There are 4 ways to get from Narahenpita to Puttalam by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Puttalambus
3h 36mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Puttalamtrain Colombo
4h 28mRs 2,960–5,080Drive 136.3 km
- Drive from Narahenpita to Puttalamcar 136.3 km
2h 6mRs 6,150–8,883Taxi
- Take the taxi from Narahenpita to Puttalamtaxi 136.3 km
2h 6mRs 37,000–45,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Narahenpita to Puttalam is to train which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Narahenpita to Puttalam is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Narahenpita to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Kirulapona and arriving at Puttalam via Pettah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Narahenpita to Puttalam. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Puttalam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between Narahenpita and Puttalam is 146 km. The road distance is 136.3 km.
The best way to get from Narahenpita to Puttalam without a car is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Narahenpita to Puttalam, including transfers.
Narahenpita to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Narahenpita to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Narahenpita to Puttalam is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2900 - Rs. 5500 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Narahenpita, Sri Lanka and Puttalam, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Puttalam twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Puttalam 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 20m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Puttalam
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–45,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Narahenpita to Puttalam bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Puttalam station.
Narahenpita to Puttalam train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Puttalam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Narahenpita to Puttalam is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Narahenpita to Puttalam.
There are 120+ hotels available in Puttalam.